Question

Explain how the Tuareg practice Islam in a unique way.

Answer 1

The correct answer to this open question is the following.

It is true that the Tuareg practice Islam in a unique way. We are talking about the Touareg culture that lives in Africa, specifically in Algeria, Lybia, Chad, and Mali, in the North region of the continent. Although most of them practice the teachings of Islam, Tuareg people do it their own way. They follow the teachings of the prophet El Maghili, who lived in the 16th century. They do fasting but not as rigid as other Muslims, because they travel so much and need to have nutrients. They also believe in "djinns" or the presence of spirits  even they use amulets t protect them from negativity,

Answer 2

Tuareg are Muslims but they believe in some rituals that Muslims did not believe. They believe in spirits and the Tuareg women did not use Hijab which are worn by Muslim women.